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How Brexit Ruined Easter for Britainâs Chocolate Makers
Exports of chocolate to Europe have turned into a nightmare of paperwork and delays, making fine British chocolate scarce in Europe.
An Easter-themed window display at Rococo Chocolates. Many chocolate makers across Britain are struggling to export their treats.Credit.Tom Jamieson for The New York Times
April 3, 2021Updated 8:48 a.m. ET
LONDON â For the second year in a row, Easter will be a largely online affair, with socially distanced egg hunts and virtual church services. But there will be one notable difference here in the Britain. Domestic chocolate makers, who should be celebrating one of their busiest times of year, are fuming instead, and all of them cite the same cause: Brexit.
WHAT IT S ABOUT:
Delightful cakes and heavenly breads pop from the oven as Nadiya Hussain returns to baking, her happy place, and spotlights creative kindred spirits.
WHAT WE THOUGHT:
There s nothing I love more than experimenting in the kitchen. I ve gotten quite a few cookbooks over the past year after rediscovering my love for food with way too much time to myself during lockdown. One of those books is Nadiya Hussein s Family Favourites, which my sister fittingly bought for me. And after watching
Nadiya Bakes, now streaming on Netflix, I can t wait to get my hands on her latest sweet treat!